Every year, runway incursions, traffic conflicts, and near-misses happen at non-towered airports around the country. And sometimes, they're caused by aircraft flying (legally) without a radio.
Trapped lee waves propagate out horizontally, and they can extend hundreds of miles downwind of the mountain barrier that creates them. Here's how they form, and how you can avoid them.
Have you ever had trouble finding an airport at night, especially in an urban environment? Here are some strategies you can use on your next flight to safely find the runway.